UAE to Quit OPEC After Nearly 60 Years
The fourth-largest OPEC+ producer will leave on May 1, reducing the alliance's market share from 50% to around 45%, amid longstanding quota disputes with Saudi Arabia.
Hegseth to testify on Iran war; impeachment filed
The defense secretary faces his first congressional appearance since the U.S. launched its war against Iran, with Democrats demanding answers about 13 troop deaths and pushing impeachment for waging war without congressional authorization.
Fed Holds Rates Steady as Iran War Drives Up Gas Prices
Jerome Powell's final rate decision comes as U.S. gasoline hits $4.23 a gallon following the Iran conflict, with economists forecasting inflation to reach 3.9% in April.
Trump weighs pulling US troops from Germany
The administration is reviewing a possible reduction of the 40,000 US troops stationed in Germany, amid escalating tensions with Berlin and NATO allies over the US-Israel military campaign against Iran.
Trump warns Iran to 'get smart' as US readies port blockade
Trump's post on Truth Social featured a mock-up image of himself wielding a machine gun, as U.S. officials said the president instructed aides to extend the blockade of Iranian ports to squeeze Tehran into capitulating.
EU finds Meta failed to keep children under 13 off its platforms
The European Commission found Meta's age-verification tools are easily bypassed and its reporting systems ineffective. The company could face fines of up to 6% of its global turnover.
Trump, Putin Discuss Peace Proposals for Ukraine, Middle East
The two leaders spoke for 90 minutes about proposals to end the Ukraine war and escalating Middle East conflict, with Putin also proposing solutions on Iran's nuclear program.
Supreme Court bars Louisiana second Black-majority district
In a 6-3 ruling, the court found the district created under the Voting Rights Act relied too heavily on race, setting a precedent that limits how race can be used in redistricting nationwide.
King Charles lands in New York, first royal visit since 2010
The monarch and Queen Camilla will lay a wreath at the 9/11 Memorial and meet first responders, midway through a historic US visit that included a rare address to Congress.
Microsoft restructures OpenAI partnership
Microsoft announced a major shake-up to its $13 billion partnership with OpenAI as the AI company—valued at more than $850 billion by private investors—loomed large over Big Tech earnings this week.